Adoption Act to be reviewed

Adoption Act to be reviewed

Cabinet has approved the review of the Adoption and Infants Act.

This law ensures the rights and safety of children placed for adoption are safeguarded, and the child is placed with suitable adoptive parents.

Child protection policies to be discussed

Child protection policies to be discussed

Violence against children cuts across all boundaries and occurs in different forms and therefore child Protection Policies and enforcement of law are important for the prevention of child abuse.

$5000 fine for blind eye on child abuse

$5000 fine for blind eye on child abuse

IF a medical officer fails to report suspicion that a child has been harmed or is at risk of harm, he or she could be liable for a fine of up to $5000.

Child protection laws necessary

Child protection laws necessary

THE key area in which more work needs to be done in child protection in Fiji is the gap in terms of legislation.

Speaking at the launch of the Child Protection Baseline Report Protect me with love and care, UNICEF Pacific representative Isiye Ndombi said the report found many laws were not aligned to the convention.

Cabinet approves drafting of Child Welfare Decree

Cabinet approves drafting of Child Welfare Decree

The decision was based on submissions by Minister for Health, Doctor Neil Sharma who said that over the past five years Fiji has recorded increasing numbers of child welfare litigations ranging from cases of physical and sexual abuse, neglect and even death.